BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Crop

A crop is a whip that originally comes from equestrian sports and is used in BDSM for impact play. It consists of a flexible stick with a handle and a flat, often leather tip at the end that is used to deliver blows. Also known as a “riding crop.”

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